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Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities (INRO)

How Applicants are Selected

Admission to the program is highly competitive. Up to 20 outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and medical students will be selected to participate in INRO. Qualified applicants will be reviewed and evaluated by a panel of NIAID scientists. NIAID does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

How are participants selected?

The selection committee, consisting of NIAID scientists, will evaluate applicants on the following basis:

Achievements, such as prior participation in laboratory research, extracurricular science activities, or other activities deemed relevant

Two letters of reference (applications lacking the two letters of reference will not be considered)

Academic achievements and grade point average.

If I have been selected, what should I do?

The deadline for applying is October 15, at midnight, Eastern Time. You will be notified in writing of your selection status by early December. Upon acceptance to the program, students will receive a detailed letter outlining the following commitment requirements for the program: